Fritz!Box 4040 - Placement

Placement
Overview
You can place the FRITZ!Box on a horizontal surface or mount it on a
wall.
Ideal operating conditions are achieved when you mount the
FRITZ!Box on a wall.
Rules for Setting Up the FRITZ!Box
• Only use the FRITZ!Box indoors.
• Position the FRITZ!Box near an electrical outlet that is easy to
reach, so that you can unplug the FRITZ!Box at any time.
• Position the FRITZ!Box in a dry location that is free of dust.
• Do not place the FRITZ!Box on heat-sensitive surfaces like furniture
with sensitive paintwork.
• To avoid heat accumulation, the FRITZ!Box should not be placed on
carpets or upholstered furniture.
• Provide for sufficient air circulation around the FRITZ!Box and do
not cover up the FRITZ!Box. The ventilation slits must never be ob-
structed.
Rules for Optimum Wi-Fi Reception
Radio wave propagation during Wi-Fi operation is strongly depen-
dent on the position of your FRITZ!Box. By slightly shifting the posi-
tion of the FRITZ!Box you can improve the Wi-Fi connection. If these
measures are not sufficient, then you can extend the range of your
Wi-Fi network with a wireless repeater and Mesh with FRITZ!; see
page 66.
• Position the FRITZ!Box in a central location.
• Position the FRITZ!Box in an elevated location.
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